The subliminal creepy face is from a makeup test One of the scariest moments in "The Exorcist" is one of the most subtle: A face flashes on screen while Father Karras (Jason Miller) is dreaming.
For the bulk of "The Exorcist," no one can say what is happening to the poor girl, and why she speaks in demonic voices. Only ...
When "The Exorcist" was released in 1973 ... When that proves unsuccessful, Father Karras (Jason Miller), a local priest, believes she's possessed by the devil. With the help of Father Merrin ...